Devon County Council has embraced digital transformation to streamline the production and publication of timetables with the implementation of the Omnibus software suite from Velociti Solutions. This move has significantly improved efficiency, accuracy and information provision, reflecting the council’s commitment to increasing bus usage. The project was funded by Bus Service Improvement Plan funding from the Department for Transport.
By leveraging the advanced timetabling software, the Council has been able to import, generate, and manage bus timetables from a centralised repository, ensuring a consistent, accurate dataset for all outputs and enabling quick, seamless exports.
The implementation of Velociti’s timetable display publicity software has streamlined timetable publicity development, replacing labour-intensive tasks with an efficient solution. Additionally, the integration of TransXChange Tools has provided effortless access to and export of transport data files in the correct format.
Delivered via the Omnibus suite cloud platform, the software ensures staff have secure, anytime-anywhere access to a centralised system. The cloud-based approach has enhanced team collaboration, reduced the risk of data loss, and has supported more agile workflows.
A spokesperson for Devon County Council, said: “The implementation of the Omnibus software suite has been transformative for us. Previously, we manually produced more than 100 key stop roadside timetable displays and PDFs for online upload which was time-consuming. With the timetabling and display publishing software, we have saved countless hours, reduced errors and ensured higher accuracy. This efficiency has allowed our team to focus on enhancing the quality of services we provide to the public, ultimately benefiting the entire community.”
Nick Brookes, Chief Customer Officer at Velociti Solutions, said: “We are delighted to partner with Devon County Council to enhance their passenger transport information services. Our solutions are designed to significantly reduce the time and resources required for timetable production and publicity, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and data integrity.
“By implementing our scheduling suite, Devon County Council has been able to provide timely and precise information to residents, ultimately improving the overall travel experience.”
